Marinated Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Cook the spaghetti to al dente and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the shallot and garlic, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and salt and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer the mixture until the tomatoes are slightly popped, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add the pasta, Parmesan, pasta water, and basil and toss thoroughly with tongs. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MARINATED CHERRY TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• To a large bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, shallots, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt and pepper flakes. Mix together until the tomatoes and shallots are coated in the marinade.
• Cover the bowl and set aside at room temperature for 2-4 hours.
• Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to package instructions. Add the spaghetti to the bowl with the marinated tomato mixture, and toss to evenly coat. Add the fresh basil and shaved Parmesan and toss until mixed. Serve warm, room temperature or cold.

SUMMER GARDEN PASTA

Steps:

• Combine the cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for about 4 hours.
• Just before you're ready to serve, bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil and add the pasta. Cook al dente according to the directions on the package (be careful - it only takes 2 to 3 minutes!). Drain the pasta well and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves and toss well. Serve in big bowls with extra cheese on each serving.

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE BURST CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12" skillet or wide heavy saucepan over medium-high. Add garlic, then tomatoes, pepper, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and release their juices to form a sauce, 6-8 minutes.
• Toss pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Top with Parmesan.

MARINATED CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl or cup measure, mix together oil, apple cider vinegar, herbs, salt, and sugar.
• Pour dressing over cherry tomatoes in a serving dish, and gently stir to coat. Chill for at least 2 hours. Gently stir from bottom to top, coating all tomatoes, before serving.